OSTRICH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

ostrich

noun

Definition of ostrich

as in antelope

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Recent Examples of ostrich Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026 In the 1980s such natural materials as python and ostrich skin were used to make motorcycle jackets and jeans, respectively. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 By the very next game, the faux-ostrich-leather clutch was back in the stands…and New York returned to winning. — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 Highlights included a fresh, light pea soup; a buttery carrot risotto; tender filets of ostrich, lamb and venison; and a zesty lemon posset. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ostrich

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Noun

But for conservationists, the cottonwoods and surrounding area are worth protecting for their many other residents, including antelope, bighorn sheep and potentially jaguar.

— Michael Loria, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Natural Selection’s new-build camp Tawana is set amid Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, some 1,900 square miles of grassland and flood plain teeming with antelope and elephants, lions and hippos.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of antelope

Noun

Fans of improv, musicals and audience participation will thoroughly enjoy this performance and should be prepared to repent for sins like eating a hamburger, owning too many snakes or yearning for a younger man.

— Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026
There’s Tom Crutchfield, who loves women with the ardor of Pepé Le Pew but spends most of his time not in pursuit of the ladies but of exotic snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles and whatnot.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of snake

Noun

More than three decades later, the actress would ask the French luxury powerhouse to remove her name from the bag, after a PETA investigation exposed animal abuse in farms that supplied crocodile and alligator skins to Hermes.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
For the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in March 2024, Zendaya wore a gray crocodile-print dress with fringe detailing from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of crocodile

Noun

Bay Area-founded Starbird and its signature chicken — tenders, wings, nuggets, sandwiches, salads, wraps and more — will be available in the coming months at that corner of Mowry Avenue and Fremont Boulevard, the company has confirmed.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Menu offerings include appetizers such as Dungeness crab cakes and lobster corn dogs, and entrées such as crispy chicken Milanese, honey miso glazed salmon and a signature Skywalker Ranch Wagyu burger.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of chicken

Noun

In fact, a Texas jury once found that an alligator mascot infringed the beaver, so nobody should assume a judge shares their sense of the ridiculous.

— Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
More than three decades later, the actress would ask the French luxury powerhouse to remove her name from the bag, after a PETA investigation exposed animal abuse in farms that supplied crocodile and alligator skins to Hermes.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of alligator

Noun

The familiar stars of the constellation Orion will glow nearby, offering a sneak peak at the constellations that reign during the long winter nights.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
After fans got a special sneak peak at the Season 4 premiere, Goldsman said that Season 4 features episodes that play across a number of genres (similar to how the show pulled off that musical episode in Season 2).

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of sneak

Noun

Carrie also owned Baguettes in other varieties, including snakeskin and leather, all of which were lent to the show by Fendi itself.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
While the snakeskin iteration is not currently listed on Jude’s website, the silhouette, which retails for $540, is available in an array of colors with a smooth leather finish.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Definition of snakeskin

Noun

Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026

Definition of cream puff

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